Saffron is Not so Mellow Yellow
By L. Jenkinson
@MarymargII (12422)
Toronto, Ontario
November 29, 2019 10:52pm CST
I was watching a recipe show with Jamie Oliver in which he used Saffron and thought how can he use this spice? It's the most expensive spice ever.
Weighing in at at least 5 to 10 U.K. LBs. per gram at the supermarket- that's one expensive spice. I was told it's about $5.00 to $10.00 in Canada for a gram as well so guess what- I won't be using it in my next recipe. Lol!
As many of you know Saffron- one of the world's most expensive spices- is actually the stigma of the crocus flower and is farmed in the Mediterranean, and the Middle East as well as Spain. Their climate lends itself to the best growing conditions to farm the flowers.
Saffron is approximately $500 dollars per ounce because it is so labour intensive to harvest. And although I tasted it once- I'd have to do a heck of a lot of myLotting to be able to buy some.
The taste is actually mellow but at these prices I may be looking for a subsitute. 
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7 responses
@crossbones27 (49396)
• Mojave, California
30 Nov 19
Where do I find a job. Have to be good wages at that price. I am actually one of the few that do not mind straight hard labor intensive things. 50 an hour, sounds great to me. 
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
1 Dec 19
Maybe you can offer to harvest Saffron in Spain. They need help---lol!
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@crossbones27 (49396)
• Mojave, California
1 Dec 19
@MarymargII I might America all mess up right now.
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
4 Dec 19
@crossbones27 That could work for you then. ha!
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@LadyDuck (471255)
• Switzerland
1 Dec 19
@MarymargII The crocuses that grow in front of our home are not the same, they are even poisonous. The powdered saffron from "L'Aquila" (Italy) in my opinion is the best. The pistils from Iran are really good, but extremely expensive and "harder" to use, you need to infuse them before, while you directly add the powdered pistils to the meats. I am from Milan (Italy) and our specialty is "saffron risotto".
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
4 Dec 19
This is also good to know. AS I said I've only tasted it a few times in special places and very aromatic as you say and delicate. They say Iran is now a big grower
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
1 Dec 19
They say that 90% now is harvested in Iran. But Spain used to be the main area or at least a popular one. Btw wonder why we can't grow a few crocus ourselves as I used to have a few growing in the front of my old home. ha! I could be rich!
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
10 Dec 19
I love saffron, I make saffron rice with shrimp, delicious.
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
13 Dec 19
@MarymargII It is one of our favorite winter dishes, I add green peas to give it a little color.
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
21 Feb 20
@BelleStarr Peas and rice are so great together. What else is in that dish?
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
13 Dec 19
I bet that is delicious. It's such a delicate spice.
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@Tampa_girl7 (50179)
• United States
20 May 20
We make our yellow rice dishes with it. It is costly.
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
24 May 20
@Tampa_girl7 A nice mild flavour with a great colour!
@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
23 May 20
Yes, I see it in the stores and haven't bought any for awhile. I like the flavour though.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
7 Dec 19
@MarymargII The smaller amounts sold aren’t too expensive.
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
7 Dec 19
Yes I did taste it once but have yet to purchase it!
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
9 Dec 19
@DianneN I must look around a bit to see. :)
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@just4him (317040)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
7 Dec 19
@MarymargII Aren't you glad they did?
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
7 Dec 19
@just4him Yes it's now a world renowned spice!
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
4 Dec 19
Wonder what ever made them try the centre of the flower in the first place all those years ago.
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
3 Dec 19
I know and I love that song though- how do you get it on MyLot? Do you download the YouTube song?
@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
13 Dec 19
@myklj999 Well thanks for that then. I'll try it out soon.
